One tire wanders across the painted line and the previously quiet cabin erupts with a harsh mechanical growl. The steering wheel trembles, the seat vibrates and, for half a second, it feels as if some
Every passenger knows the type of driver. Conversation begins, the accelerator relaxes and the car gradually slows. The driver starts speaking, enthusiasm builds and the speed rises again. Nothing dan
An engine can be low on oil and sound perfectly content. It may start normally, idle without complaint and carry the car through the morning commute. The driver sees no smoke, hears no knocking and re
The Toyota Corolla has been around since 1966, and 60 years later, Toyota is still finding ways to celebrate it. Europe now gets its own 60th Anniversary edition, covering the hatchback, Touring Sport
Mercedes has redesigned the C-Class around one big idea: make the car feel more like a rolling computer. The grille gets plenty of attention with an illuminated star and tiny chrome stars, but the rea
Turn into a side street, loosen the grip slightly and the steering wheel begins feeding itself back through the hands. The front wheels straighten, the car settles into its lane and the driver rarel
Why do British buyers love sporty vans so much? Mercedes has another answer. Meet the Vito Sport-X, a UK-only version that gives a practical diesel van the visual treatment of a performance car while
Automatic stop-start has a peculiar talent for irritating drivers both when it works and when it does not. At one traffic light, the engine shuts down the moment the car stops. At the next, it keep
Can a newcomer from China tempt buyers away from a BMW X7 or Mercedes-Benz GLS? Zeekr is betting it can. The brand has unveiled the European-spec 9X, bringing one of its most advanced SUVs to the regi
The engine is off. You push the brake pedal once, then again. Each push feels a little firmer than the last. After several presses, the pedal barely wants to move. That sensation can make it s